Instructor, Mathematics & Statistics

Job Summary

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics invites applicants for a one-year Limited Term Faculty appointment. The successful applicant will be expected to teach a total of four (4) sections of mathematics courses and an additional 2 sections will be for work as coordinator for the Math & Stats Centre for Fall and Winter terms.The courses will at the 100 level and will include Math for Elementary Teachers. The coordination of the Math & Stats Centre will include scheduling and staffing duties maintaining the space and service as monitor of the centre for 12 hours per week. The successful applicant is also expected to provide university or departmental service.

Duties of Limited Term faculty fall within Article 18.2 (Teaching Faculty Duties) of the Collective Agreement specifically the Teaching and Service components.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must have a minimum of an MSc in Mathematics in tandem with a PhD in Mathematics or an MSc or PhD in Mathematics Education being preferred. The successful applicant must also have a record of effectively teaching university-level mathematics courses and experience in providing university service or community outreach. Demonstration of current competence in the mathematics education of school teachers is required. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching mathematics courses for future elementary school teachers or experience in the coordination of a math help centre.

How to Apply

Applications must include:

• A letter of application

• Curriculum vitae

• A statement of teaching philosophy including (if available) examples of innovative approaches to teaching

• Recent teaching evaluations.

The Selection Advisory Committee will begin reviewing applications on May 15 2026 but the position will remain open until filled.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halqeméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision andIntegrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization recognizing our responsibilities to community and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty staff and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford Chilliwack Mission and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia and in Chandigarh India. Recognized as one of BCs top employers UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1400 passionate professionals who value integrity inclusivity and excellence. At UFV you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15000 students.

Indigenization equity and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples members of groups that experience discrimination due to race colour place of origin ancestry and/or religion persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to.Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.